Law Enforcement

In S.A, AfriForum concerned over the decline of the police’s reservist programme

In S.A, AfriForum has raised concerns over the decline of the police's reservist programme, which has shrunk by 90-percent in the past decade. Meanwhile, AfriForum’s 177 neighbourhood watches have grown by 15-percent in two years. AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk, says despite the police's plans to recruit 30-thousand officers by 2026, it struggles to maintain reservists. He demands transparency, calling for urgent action to restore community policing support:

18 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, DA Accuses SAPS of Misleading Parliament on Unpaid Debts

The DA says the South African Police Service may have misled Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police regarding debts owed to the Department of Public Works. Despite claims from national Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola that no arrears exist, it has been revealed that SAPS owes approximately two-billion-rand. The DA’s Dianne Kohler Barnard says police stations remain dilapidated and detective services are under-resourced:

15 February, 2025

Namibia

Illegal Fishing: 10 Caught in Restricted Area in Terrace Bay

The Fisheries ministry has confirmed that 10 fishermen were caught illegally fishing in a restricted area at Terrace Bay. Among them, two are Namibians, while the rest are South African nationals. The group had already caught 18 cod before being fined a total of N$63,000. We asked Hafeni Mungungu, the Director Responsible for Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance, whether illegal fishing is prevalent in Namibia.

14 February, 2025

South Africa

SA Police Minister Mchunu Condemns Government Corruption

S.A's Police minister Senzo Mchunu strongly condemns corruption and criminal activities by government officials. This follows a major crackdown on corruption at Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo. The operation has resulted in the arrest of 18 people, including municipal officials and a driving school owner. Police Ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says the suspects face charges relating to corruption, fraud, and violating the Road Traffic Act:

12 February, 2025

World

US orders antisemitism task force for schools and universities

The US Justice Department has started a task force to combat antisemitism in places of education. The multi-agency group will tackle the issues following a rise in incidents at US schools and universities. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

5 February, 2025

Namibia

Court orders seizure of Amupanda’s assets

The High Court of Namibia has issued a legal order against Affirmative Repositioning Movement leader Job Shipululo Amupanda, authorising the seizure of his movable property to settle an outstanding debt. The order, related to case number HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH-2021/02075, instructs the Deputy Sheriff for the district of Windhoek to attach and auction Amupanda’s assets to recover funds owed to the execution creditors. AR Movement President, Dr. […]

29 January, 2025

Namibia

Oshikoto Police Call for Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Rising Crime

With crime on the rise in the country, Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration with various stakeholders to effectively combat criminal activities. This report is by our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala.

28 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Two arrested in Namdia robbery and some stolen diamonds recovered

Namdia Head Office An armed robbery took place at Namib Desert Diamonds on Saturday, during which an unspecified number of diamonds were stolen. The value of the stolen diamonds is still to be determined. In response, we reached out to Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota for an update on the ongoing investigation. "We have arrested two suspects, and we have recovered some of the diamonds," Mutota confirmed. "Our […]

20 January, 2025

Local

UPDATE ON ARMED ROBBERY ON NAMDIA PREMISES

19 January 2025 – NAMDIA confirms that the incident that occurred at its premises in the early evening hours of Saturday, 18 January 2025, has been confirmed as an armed robbery and not an attempted armed robbery as previously stated. A formal police docket has been registered under charges of Armed Robbery with Aggravating Circumstances and Murder. NAMDIA is aware of the circulation of inaccurate reports on social media regarding […]

20 January, 2025